OPERATION CHRISTMAS CLAUSE
BEING.... the "right kind" of "CLAUSE" .... NOT Claus!
"... they presented unto Him GIFTS ..."
- Matthew 2:11b
The GREATEST CLAUSE? "For God so loved THAT HE GAVE..."
It truly is.... "more blessed to GIVE than to receive"
If you, your family, church, youth group, school, children's church, coworkers would like to make THIS CHRISTMAS a HUGE BLESSING.... for one of our children here at the Home...
an opportunity to be... HIS HANDS EXTENDED .... Here's how!
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CLAUSE IS HOW!!
PACK A SHOEBOX WITH GIFTS!
Begin with a really nice “wow” item such as a stuffed animal, soccer ball with pump, or clothing outfit that will capture your
HHE child’s attention. Please see our gift helpful suggestions we have made available for you, according to each child's age and gender.
We have also chosen to list other fun toys, hygiene items, and school supplies to fill each child's Christmas shoebox.
Do Not Include
damaged items, used toys, war-related items such as toy guns, knives, or military figures, chocolate, fresh fruit, medication, aerosol cans.
IDEAS:
- Comb
- Hairbrush (natural)
- Toothbrush &/or toothpaste
- Washcloth
- Bar soap (packaged and/or in a container)
- Deodorant
- Reusable plastic containers: cup, water bottle, plate, bowl, (each having lid
covers)
(Consider filling an empty container with non-liquid items such as hair bows, bracelets, sunglasses, or washcloths to maximize the space.) - Blanket
- Shirts
- Pants (boys) Skirts (girls)
- Pillowcase dress (loose-fitting sundress for small children 3 & under)
- Underwear
- Shoes and socks
- Flip-flops
- Sunglasses
- Umbrella (collapsable)
- Tote bag/purse
- Hair bows; small clear or black rubberbands; barrettes;
- Compact Mirror
- Nail clippers
- Friendship bracelets (woven with yarn or embroidery thread)
- Pencils
- Scissors
- Solar Calculator
- Small manual pencil sharpener
- Colored pencils
- Pencil case
- Pens
- Sketch drawing pad
- Small adhesive tape
- Watercolor set
[Finger paint palette/crayons/markers (non-liquid containers), paint brushes, canvas or paper] - Stickers
- Skipping rope/Jump rope
- Kite
- Slinky
- Yo-Yo
- Hacky Sack
- Socker ball ("football" is Jamaica's favorite sport)
- Craft kits
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You may enclose a note to the child and a photo of yourself, your family, or group. If you include your name and an address, the child may be able to write back. Use your own discretion.
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